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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.43, 444.54 and 199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.43, 444.54 and 199.02 is: 298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.43 : 444.54 = 199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.43/444.54 = 199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.43x = 444.54 × 199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.43x = 88,472.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,472.35/296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.46

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